Sweet Falls

Falling from the massive height of more than 300 feet, Sweet Falls is a splendid travel attraction in Shillong. The white waters fall down from a great height and form a pool below that is surrounded by the rocks. It is located in the East Khasi Hills and is adorned by the pine trees in abundance. Sweet Falls is visited by the tourists and nature lovers on a large scale throughout the year.

It Is Known For:-
1)    Sweet Falls is known for their mesmerizing beauty.

2)    Due to its location in a quaint corner, one can listen to the rhythm of the waters rushing down through boulders.

3)    It rushes down amid the green surroundings that complement each other and enhance the visual appeal of this tourist site.

A Myth Related To This Waterfall:-
The locals of the rural areas claim Sweet Falls to be haunted. According to them, tourists should never visit this waterfall in an odd number or else any one member might die. Frequent deaths have occurred at this site.

Myth Busted:-
This myth was busted as there was no proper barricading that resulted in the fatal accidents. Presently, the signboards have been installed for the safety of the visitors.

Best Time To Visit:-
Sweet Falls is an amazing tourist attraction that never fails to attract visitors on a huge scale. People, especially nature lovers and photographers, visit this place frequently. It is a place that can be visited throughout the year. Being here during monsoons is fascinating because the flow and width of Sweet Falls get doubled.

Reaching There:-
Sweet Falls is well-connected via the major highway that passes through it, however, the area around it is not well-maintained and has slippery paths. Thus, tourists should hire the local cabs for reaching this mesmerizing tourist site.

Nearest Railway Station:- Guwahati Railway Station
Nearest Airport:- Shillong Airport